Saṃyutta Nikāya 45
Connected Discourses on the Path
141. The Roof Peak
“Bhikkhus, just as all the rafters of a peaked house lean towards the roof peak, slope towards the roof peak, converge upon the roof peak, and the roof peak is declared to be their chief, so too …”
142. Roots
“Bhikkhus, just as, of all fragrant roots, black orris is declared to be their chief, so too …”
143. Heartwood
“Bhikkhus, just as, of all fragrant heartwoods, red sandalwood is declared to be their chief, so too …”
144. Jasmine
“Bhikkhus, just as, of all fragrant flowers, the jasmine is declared to be their chief, so too …”
145. Monarch
“Bhikkhus, just as all petty princes are the vassals of a wheel-turning monarch, and the wheel-turning monarch is declared to be their chief, so too …”